Anne Hathaway's Wife Monologue

As the rain drops fell softly on to the ground. So did my tears as I watched him walk out the door. Was my marriage a mystery or riddle?

Afternoon Mrs. Walstra and fellow audience. I don not ask anything in favour but ask for your undivided attention. This afternoon I will be playing the role of Anne Hathaway, late William Shakespeare’s wife and sharing with you the complications and untold stories of this marriage.

I remembered it like it was yesterday. November the 27th 1582 was the day I had been waiting for my whole entire life. William had asked for my hand in marriage. I swear . I felt as if everything in my life was just perfect. I was about to have a family. Six months later I gave birth to a sweet baby girl and named her Susanna. I preferred Alissa but Will was in love with the name Susanna. Thereafter I bearded twins and named them Judith and Hamnet. But when the twins were 11. Things began to fall apart and this was just the beginning.

My baby boy Hamnet passed away. I wish I knew of what…After we had buried Hamnet at Stratford-upon-Avon, William Disappeared for a week. When he had returned, he had given me the silent treatment. I had no clue on what I had done… A day later, he left a letter saying that he had to go to London to finish up some play productions. Let’s be …show more content…
I told him I how I felt. He then responded. “I sincerely apologize if I hadn’t been the best husband, the death of Hamnet has also tried to distance me from this marriage. As I write I feel as if it is my escape, my home. My mind says that I should I try harder with you but my heart says that our marriage has just become dismal. Anne, I will always remember thy beautiful smile, my respect for you will never fade because you grew our children up with such integrity and discipline. Your humbleness had always been an example to me, but for now I suggest we head our separate